Human metapneumovirus is finally being taken seriously
Like many other respiratory viruses, Williams says HMPV is more likely to affect people with chronic lung diseases or existing conditions like asthma and cancer. But despite this, they have…
First death from bird flu in America is a stark warning
Nuzzo says it's very possible that the Louisiana patient's pre-existing health conditions contributed to the severity of his illness, but he also points to the case of a teenager in…
The world's first crisp medicine had a slow start
Deshawn "DJ" Chau Waited for a year for a treatment that could have changed his life. The 19-year-old was born with sickle cell disease, which makes his red blood cells…
Ex-AFC Leopards Footballer Ezekiel Otuoma Succumbs to Motor Neurone Disease
Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Otuoma passed away on Friday night, December 20, after a long battle with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Taking to her TikTok account, his wife, Rachel…
CDC confirms first case of severe bird flu in US
united states have seen dozens now human bird flu cases this yearAll of them mild – so far.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on wednesday A patient in Louisiana…
Mega-farms are increasing the risk of bird flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing an increase in cases in poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 employees have been infected…
Democratic Republic of Congo on high alert due to a mysterious respiratory illness
deaths in Cases of an as yet unknown disease continue to rise in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo. So far, 71 deaths have been confirmed, of which…